Fabric finisher demographics and statistics in the US
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Fabric finisher demographics by:
Fabric finisher gender statistics
10.8% of fabric finishers are women and 89.2% of fabric finishers are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Fabric finisher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Fabric finisher gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,569
Female income
$34,409
Fabric finisher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fabric finisher positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of fabric finishers are female.
Fabric finisher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.78% | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 96.06% | 3.94% |
| 2012 | 95.62% | 4.38% |
| 2013 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2015 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2016 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2018 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 91.11% | 8.89% |
| 2020 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2021 | 89.16% | 10.84% |
Fabric finisher related jobs gender ratio
We compared fabric finishers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Fabric Finisher | 89% | 11% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Fabric finisher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fabric finishers is White, which makes up 54.2% of all fabric finishers. Comparatively, 22.3% of fabric finishers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of fabric finishers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fabric finisher race
| Fabric finisher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fabric finisher race and ethnicity over time
See how fabric finisher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fabric finisher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.67% | 12.43% | 6.22% | 18.65% |
| 2011 | 50.30% | 11.52% | 5.45% | 26.06% |
| 2012 | 49.76% | 14.51% | 4.84% | 28.33% |
| 2013 | 60.33% | 10.74% | 2.48% | 23.14% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 14.30% | 0.65% | 23.41% |
| 2015 | 46.76% | 13.24% | 7.06% | 29.12% |
| 2016 | 62.19% | 3.41% | 5.96% | 25.56% |
| 2017 | 61.18% | 8.47% | 2.82% | 24.47% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Fabric finisher wage gap by race
According to our data, white fabric finishers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino fabric finishers have the lowest average salary at $34,171.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,458 |
| White | $35,444 |
| Black or African American | $34,378 |
| Asian | $34,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,171 |
Average fabric finisher age
See how the average age of fabric finishers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fabric finisher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Fabric finisher age breakdown
The average age of fabric finishers is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the fabric finisher population.
Fabric finisher age breakdown
| Fabric Finisher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Fabric finisher educational attainment
The most common degree for fabric finishers is high school diploma, with 34% of fabric finishers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 28% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Bachelor's, 28%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Fabric finishers by degree level
| Fabric finisher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Bachelor's | 28% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Fabric finisher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,901 |
| No Education | $34,159 |
Fabric finisher employment statistics
Company size where fabric finishers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fabric finishers work.
Fabric finisher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Fabric finisher jobs by industry
The most common industries for fabric finishers are manufacturing, transportation and hospitality.
Fabric finisher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18% |
| Transportation | 12% |
| Hospitality | 12% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
Fabric finisher turnover and employment statistics
Fabric finisher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fabric finishers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fabric finisher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fabric finisher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 12.70% |
| 2012 | 17.65% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 5.04% |
| 2015 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 6.06% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average fabric finisher tenure
The average fabric finisher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 fabric finishers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fabric finisher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Fabric finisher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fabric finishers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spotter | 5.10% | 935 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Cloth Mender | 5.45% | 58 |
| Fabric Finisher | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar fabric finisher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Spotter | 5.10% | 935 |
| Upholstery Auto Trimmer | 5.26% | 6,293 |
| Cloth Mender | 5.45% | 58 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Foreign languages spoken by fabric finishers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Fabric finisher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |